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Y59 SBN

2001 Mercedes-benz Clk

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,236 mi
Last recorded138,236 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk86,559 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY59 SBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 138,236 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 138,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2024 128,704 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 128,683 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2023 118,874 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 118,871 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Heavy progressive corrosion on vehicle underside

Pass 28 Feb 2022 118,868 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 118,592 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 118,108 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 117,347 miles

corrossion on exhaust system

Pass 12 Mar 2018 117,259 miles

corrossion on front subframe

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 12 Mar 2018 117,259 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrossion on front subframe

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Feb 2017 115,278 miles

corrossion on exhaust system

corrossion on front to rear fuel pipe

Pass 7 Mar 2016 113,784 miles

front to rear fuel pipe corroded at rear

Pass 25 Feb 2015 112,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 80,108 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 110,365 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 110,354 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 105,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2013 105,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 104,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 104,496 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 91,224 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 91,135 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 80,689 miles

205/55/16/91w p6000

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 70,268 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 70,268 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise track rod threads are checked for wear

both front tyres worn thin on inner edges (advise they are replaced)

nearside rear child seat fitted

offside rear tyre worn to limit(advise it is replaced)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 63,998 miles

205/55/16/91v

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Jan 2007 59,955 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 54,743 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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Y59 SBN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 86,559 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y59 SBN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y59 SBN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 18 April 2001.

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